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[sciiaf]

Does anyone know what these bands are called? If you’re wearing a skirt (or pants I guess) it’s a fabric band that you can wrap around your lower thighs (above the knee) so you’re legs don’t keep flailing apart. I’m going back to work and I noticed on my way to interview that my legs were spread wide open (no I’m not whoring it up to get a job), which for a woman, trying to get a job, is not a nice look.
Basically it keeps your legs pushed together.

[guido]

Can I be the first juvenile male to make the predictable and unhelpful comment...


A chastity belt!!




(...I know I know, childish. But that is the beauty of being a man...)

[bucsaringer]

Here's what I would suggest! On second thought, I'd better leave this solution to the ladies. Congratulations on getting the job!

[greybeard]

I´m not so bashful.

Wouldn´t a length of webbing, or any suitable piece of fabric do, if it had Velcro (hooks and loops) at each end? Or a buckle? A wheelchair seat belt would do the job as well as anything else.

[Illinois Boy]

A ugly old man......

Sorry, I couldn't resist either...

Jim

[ebeth]

When I was in rehab I was given a belt to use. It kinda looks like a seatbelt strap. It has a number of inches of velcro on the ends to keep it together. It's not very stylish, but it works well. Every couple of years I have to replace the velcro because it wears out. I think any kind of belt would do, though. Don't get something too narrow, because you don't want to cut off circulation.
Having a 'knee strap' as I call it, is very useful. It makes it a lot easier to carry things - everything from pens and paper to boxes and books. (The pens/pencils I tuck into the strap.) I can also more easily give my little nieces and nephews a ride on my lap.
I have also been told that sitting with your knees together helps with weight distribution, reducing the chance of pressure sores.

[Edinburgh Colin]

I shouldn't say this but without being a Devo (can I be one of them from a wheelchair/.) a cheap thrill from our position (approx 3 feet of the floor ) is still a good thing to keep the heart pumping girls.

Don't deny us poor dysfunctional lads that wee glint of possibility! It would be cruel.....

[Ratticis]

[LeahC]

I've used a thigh high sock to tie my legs together above the knee?

[Edinburgh Colin]

Ratticis, on 17 May 2011 - 11:51 PM, said:

Hey Ratty, if they are incomplete Imagine the screams taking that off every night, torture of th nth degree (maybe that's how you like it when you secretly dress up?) or maybe you leave it on for a while until you need to spread 'em for a good reason!

[guido]

Actually I remember this question being asked before in the Adapted Clothing forums section. Have a search through that one. Can't find the one I'm thinking of. Trin, did you answer this one before?

Anyway, there's advice here: http://www.apparelyz...h__1#entry65427

Keep trawling through that section using the search function.

[Chel]

Sciiaf, when looking for other adapatable supplies someone gave me disablegear to check out, but I have also google supplies for wheelchair users and it brought of some companies that allowed me to find what I need. I am with the person that say don't allow it to be to narrow because it will restrict the flow. I hope you find what you need and Gongrats on the job!

Chel

[dingle]

Hello
I use two pieces of foam just below the knees this keeps my legs together and stops my legs from rubbing on the foot hangers.

[kiwiquad]

I agree with dingle...something permanent, god knows we've got enough to do , 1 less is best.
I've got the opposite problem, & use a foam roll under my cushion, between my lower thighs to keep my knees from knocking. Perhaps one on each side if your cushion would help..

[sciiaf]

i know i know....i won't wear it when i'm out skanking around the bars, trying to look easy like a good lay (well, I am a good lay, i lay in bed really well and can't move!)

ebeth, on 17 May 2011 - 11:35 PM, said:

When I was in rehab I was given a belt to use. It kinda looks like a seatbelt strap. It has a number of inches of velcro on the ends to keep it together. It's not very stylish, but it works well. Every couple of years I have to replace the velcro because it wears out. I think any kind of belt would do, though. Don't get something too narrow, because you don't want to cut off circulation.
Having a 'knee strap' as I call it, is very useful. It makes it a lot easier to carry things - everything from pens and paper to boxes and books. (The pens/pencils I tuck into the strap.) I can also more easily give my little nieces and nephews a ride on my lap.
I have also been told that sitting with your knees together helps with weight distribution, reducing the chance of pressure sores.

i think i know what youre talking about, i use simliar straps on each leg near knee to help me lift legs on to bathroom chair thx

[plank]

You could always marry me. It worked for one lady I know.

[Ratticis]

LeahC, on 18 May 2011 - 12:00 AM, said:

I've used a thigh high sock to tie my legs together above the knee?

No comment

[guido]

plank, on 19 May 2011 - 04:42 AM, said:

You could always marry me. It worked for one lady I know.

[wheeliebear75]

Crossing the legs at the chins might make it so your knees wont fly open & has the benefit of not adding any additional EQUIPMENT....works for me BUT then again I'm a partial.

[Apparelyzed]

Crossing your legs at the knees however, can cause pressure issues, and curvature of the spine.

If you wanted to use a velcro lap belt, sew a clutch bag to it to disguise the belt.

Simon.

[guido]

Apparelyzed, on 21 May 2011 - 11:06 AM, said:

If you wanted to use a velcro lap belt, sew a clutch bag to it to disguise the belt.

Simon.

Simon - so full of surprises!! Assuming this is what you do at the weekend?!

Edited by guido, 21 May 2011 - 11:40 AM.

[shady]

dingle, on 18 May 2011 - 07:15 AM, said:

Hello
I use two pieces of foam just below the knees this keeps my legs together and stops my legs from rubbing on the foot hangers.

I do exactly the same. I have sponges inside a black terry sock, known to all around me as "spocks." Without them I would feel undressed!

[wheeliebear75]

Apparelyzed, on 21 May 2011 - 11:06 AM, said:

Crossing your legs at the knees however, can cause pressure issues, and curvature of the spine.

If you wanted to use a velcro lap belt, sew a clutch bag to it to disguise the belt.

Simon.

+ crossing the legs at the knee can increase circulation issues making icicle toes/feet/legs turning them all sorts of interesting hues of red, blue, & purple.

If I wasn't clear enough my apologies.


I meant crossing them chin over chin or crossing the ankles (but STILL be careful of added/change in pressure points).

[isobar]

I'm just curious, i,ve seen woman out in chairs and their legs weren't spread as advertising for open invitations. What causes this to happen is it due to muscle shortening ?

[Apparelyzed]

The two main causes of legs spreading of a person in a wheelchair are:

Large abdomen, either from excess weight, or muscle stretch due to lack of abdominal tone. The stomach/abdomen presses down between the legs, forcing them apart.

Wide taper on the wheelchair. The taper is the distance between the top of the front uprights of the wheelchair, compared to the distance at the bottom of the front of the uprights of the wheelchair, the footplate. The taper is measured in degrees. If the taper is narrow, it will help press your knees together.

Simon.

[Isla]

I USE AN OLD PAIR OF TIGHTS OR PANTY HOSE TO TIE MY LEGS TOGETHER UNDER MY SKIRT.

GOOD LUCK

[isobar]

Apparelyzed, on 22 May 2011 - 09:39 AM, said:

The two main causes of legs spreading of a person in a wheelchair are:

Large abdomen, either from excess weight, or muscle stretch due to lack of abdominal tone. The stomach/abdomen presses down between the legs, forcing them apart.

Wide taper on the wheelchair. The taper is the distance between the top of the front uprights of the wheelchair, compared to the distance at the bottom of the front of the uprights of the wheelchair, the footplate. The taper is measured in degrees. If the taper is narrow, it will help press your knees together.

Simon.

Thanx for the explaining this Simon.

[Doug]

I will go against mans natural sex drive to help you on this one. Here is a fair priced leg strap but if anyone asks. You use it because when you think about a super sexy rock star like me your body can't help but to get ready for fun JK lol. I just wanted to feel sexy for a minute. I hope it helps.

http://www.accesstr....ic=KB95&eq=&Tp=

[ems]

I made a *legs together* jersey strap that I wear under my skirt, I've made them in loads of different colours so if it does ever show it wouldn't be noticed It has a simple popper to close and open it, so you don't hear the ripping of velcro when you need to open it to go for a peeeeee ! LOL Velcro straps are fine for basketball and sports, but not for work and def not over a skirt!!!!! I don't have a huge abdomen, and my chair is pretty narrow, but my legs flop outwards because I don't have the hip flexors to keep them in.
I do use a roho quatro cushion, and that does help, as what I do is I push the air out from the front middle bits a bit more by pushing on my legs when it's on the *green* side" that gives a sort of buffer on each side, but it doesn't really work very well !
It is alot also to do with your chair set up though. If my foot plate is too high my legs will flop over more.. etc.

Edited by ems, 23 May 2011 - 06:26 PM.

[xxm]

A tight fit skirt with a zipper will do the job.